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Who Do You Know?

Dale C. Bronner

Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral • May 18, 2026 • 51 min

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Summary

In 2 Kings 5, an unnamed Israelite slave girl pointed Naaman toward God's prophet for healing, demonstrating that God's answer to every problem is a person. True influence and leadership do not depend on titles, status, or material wealth, but on a caring heart, courage, and resourcefulness. When we overcome pride and share our personal testimony, Jesus walks across the bridge of our story to transform and restore the lives of others.

Themes

Spiritual Connection & CommunityLeadership & CharacterPower of Personal TestimonyFaith & ObedienceDivine Resourcefulness

Pastor's Points

1.

Compassion is a catalyst.

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Resourcefulness is a superpower.

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Courage is a cornerstone.

4.

Start where you are.

Key Points

1.
Compassion is a catalyst: Simply choosing to care can release God's work and healing power through our lives.
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Resourcefulness is a superpower: Being resourceful with the knowledge and connections God has given you turns you into an instrument of help.
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Courage is a cornerstone: It takes courage to open your mouth, share your faith, and speak up for someone in need.
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Start where you are: Solve problems at the lowest level possible using the immediate access God has granted you.
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God's answer to every problem is always a person, as He positions the right people in the right places at the right time to bring transformation.
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Leadership does not require an official title, but rather a caring heart, genuine character, and a willingness to do the work.
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Your story becomes a bridge connecting your heart with the heart of another, allowing Jesus to walk across and touch their life.

Sermon Moments

“Leadership does not need a title. It only needs a caring heart.”

“God's answer to every problem is always a person.”

“Your story becomes a bridge that connects your heart with the heart of the person who's listening... and the Jesus that's in your heart can then walk across that bridge.”

“Your ministry is other people being blessed by the oil that came from what crushed you.”

“A podium only needs a good message. But an anointing requires an altar.”

“A little key unlocks a bigger lock, and the bigger lock is on a bigger door giving you access to everything in the house.”

“When you need something from God, you need to let go of your pride and your attitude and step to Him correctly.”

“Obedience flows out of communion, not out of rule.”

This Week

Share your story of salvation, healing, or deliverance with someone this week who needs encouragement.

Look for opportunities to serve and solve problems without waiting for an official title or recognition.

Practice resourcefulness by connecting a person in need to spiritual or practical help.

Show active compassion to someone in your workplace or community simply because of who you are in Christ.

Lay down pride or rigid expectations and practice prompt obedience to God's direction in your life.

Take a courageous stand to speak up for someone who may not know that divine help and hope are available.

Cultivate deeper daily communion with Jesus so your obedience springs from love and trust rather than religious rules.

Remember This

God uses ordinary people with caring hearts, courageous voices, and simple obedience to connect others to His miraculous, life-changing power.

A Challenge for You

Take the resource of who you are and let the fire in your belly out, because someone in your proximity needs to hear your story and experience the God who is still saving, healing, and delivering.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.